DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Facilities Assistant

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeHarwich • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities in facilities management, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining high levels of cleanliness and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Facilities CoordinationOffice ManagementHealth & Safety ComplianceStrong Communication SkillsAttention to Detail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Building Manager with the day-to-day operation and management of the site.
  • Ensure facilities-related actions are followed up and completed in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate records, checklists and documentation relating to facilities and site operations.
  • Escalate building, maintenance, health & safety or operational concerns to the Building Manager and Facilities Manager.
  • Maintain appropriate levels of office, cleaning and general site supplies.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the office and relevant site areas.
  • Carry out regular checks of communal areas, kitchens, meeting rooms and general office spaces.
  • Liaise with cleaning teams where standards need to be addressed or additional work is required.
  • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for contractors and facilities suppliers attending site.
  • Ensure permits to work and site inductions are carried out and logged as necessary.
  • Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed before contractors attend site and filed accordingly.
  • Coordinate contractor visits and ensure relevant access arrangements are in place.
  • Provide general operational and administrative support to the Building Manager.
  • Assist with facilities projects, planned maintenance and site improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain a professional and helpful approach when dealing with employees, visitors, contractors and suppliers.
  • Ensure all work complies with company policies, procedures and health & safety requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous experience in office management, facilities coordination, administration or a similar operational role is preferred.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confident liaising with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Proactive approach with the ability to identify issues before they become problems.
  • Good practical understanding of office and facilities operations.
  • Competent IT and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work independently while also supporting the wider facilities and management team.
  • A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
  • Successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks.
  • Certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
  • Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
  • Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover
  • Opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Office OperationsFacilities ManagementRisk AssessmentsMethod StatementsDocumentation ManagementAdministrative SupportProject AssistanceSupply ManagementContractor CoordinationOperational Support
Soft Skills
Highly OrganisedProactive Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAbility to PrioritiseIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
IT SkillsChecklistsDocumentation Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Right-to-Work Checks5-Years’ Reference ChecksCriminal Record Checks
Industry Keywords
Building ManagementSite OperationsHousekeeping StandardsCleaning Teams LiaisonOperational Concerns